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obama has said that nelson mandela was one of his heroes. i think it is fair to say that president obama is a hero to many of the south africans. they see in him something like some of what nelson mandela was like. a nation as large and powerful as the united states is. they see that in president obama. >> president obama is shaking many of these world leaders and dignitaries and shaking the hand of raul castro and others. >> on sunday, when we were at the kennedy center, i saw some who wrote the biography, mandela's way. and you can watch streaming video of mandela's memorial service on cbs news.com. that's the cbs news for this tuesday, i'm ann marie green. have a great day. arrived and president zuma, president of the country, was booed. that's a very interesting dynamic. >> this is a famous gospel song, and i'm frank mallicoat time is 4-- here >>> good morning everyone, it's tuesday, december 10th. i'm michelle griego. >> hi everyone, i'm frank mallicoat. nearly 4:30 on your tuesday and lout the door and -- out with door with a little tr
obama has said that nelson mandela was one of his heroes. i think it is fair to say that president obama is a hero to many of the south africans. they see in him something like some of what nelson mandela was like. a nation as large and powerful as the united states is. they see that in president obama. >> president obama is shaking many of these world leaders and dignitaries and shaking the hand of raul castro and others. >> on sunday, when we were at the kennedy center, i saw some...
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barack obama met nelson mandela when he was just a junior senator in 5. and years later had the chance to tell her. >> you cannot imagine how important your legacy is to who i am, to who my husband is. i just said thank you. thank you. thank you. >> there was little wonder why watching a 71-year-old man dance could please so many. it was the walk that preceded it. when i met mr. mandela there was time for one question. what is the one thing in life you know for sure? nelson mandela chose and america loved him for it. >> this was at 4:00 in the morning. >> right. >> thanks very much. appreciate it. we'll be right back. keep our c. and we've made a big commitment to america. bp supports nearly 250,000 jobs here. through all of our energy operations, we invest more in the u.s. than any other place in the world. in fact, we've invested over $55 billion here in the last five years - making bp america's largest energy investor. our commitment has never been stronger. and this park is the inside of your body. see the special psyllium fiber in metamucil actually
barack obama met nelson mandela when he was just a junior senator in 5. and years later had the chance to tell her. >> you cannot imagine how important your legacy is to who i am, to who my husband is. i just said thank you. thank you. thank you. >> there was little wonder why watching a 71-year-old man dance could please so many. it was the walk that preceded it. when i met mr. mandela there was time for one question. what is the one thing in life you know for sure? nelson mandela...
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president obama saying i am one of the countless millions who drew inspiration from the life of nelson mandela. nelson mandela died today in south africa at 95. he spent 27 years in prison of a convicted i trees and by the white minority government, until the peaceful end of white rule in 1990. he was elected president in 1994. next up am a we will show you his inauguration speech from 1994. [applause] >> it is my great pleasure to announce the president of the south africa, mr. nelson mandela. [applause] >> your majesties, your royal highnesses, distinguished guests, comrades, and friends, today, all of us do, by our presence here, and by our celebrations in other parts of our country and the world confer glory and hope to newborn liberty. out of the experience of an extraordinary human disaster that lasted too long must be born a society of which all humanity will be proud. our daily deeds as ordinary south africans must produce an actual south african reality that will reinforce humanity's belief in justice, strengthen its confidence in the nobility of the human soul, and sustain al
president obama saying i am one of the countless millions who drew inspiration from the life of nelson mandela. nelson mandela died today in south africa at 95. he spent 27 years in prison of a convicted i trees and by the white minority government, until the peaceful end of white rule in 1990. he was elected president in 1994. next up am a we will show you his inauguration speech from 1994. [applause] >> it is my great pleasure to announce the president of the south africa, mr. nelson...
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obama received a standing ovation for his rousing speech eulogizing nelson mandela. it brought together world leaders who normally would never be in the same room all reflecting on the life of a political icon. >> when he was passing -- a time of mourning and a time to celebrate a heroic life. >> the stadium at times looked more like a world cup soccer match. the rain could not dampen the crowd's spirits. >> when it rains, when you are buried, it means that god is welcoming you and the gates of heaven are most probably open as well. >> president obama and former presidents carter, clinton and george w. bush led the american delegation. during his eulogy president obama called nelson mandela a giant of justice. >> he was a man of flesh and blood, a son, a husband, a father and a friend. and that's why we learned so much from him and that's why we can learn from him still. i will always fall short of his example. he makes me want to be a better man. >> president obama shook hands with cuban leader raul castro whose nation has been a u.s. enemy for decades. charlize the
obama received a standing ovation for his rousing speech eulogizing nelson mandela. it brought together world leaders who normally would never be in the same room all reflecting on the life of a political icon. >> when he was passing -- a time of mourning and a time to celebrate a heroic life. >> the stadium at times looked more like a world cup soccer match. the rain could not dampen the crowd's spirits. >> when it rains, when you are buried, it means that god is welcoming...
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let's listen to what obama had to say. >> we will not see the likes of nelson mandela again. it falls to us as best we can for the example that we set, to make decisions guided not by hate, but love, to never discount conditions, to strive for a future that is worthy of his sacrifice. for now, let us pause and give thanks for the fact that nelson mandela lived. a man who took history in his hands and bent the arc of morelness in justice. >> president obama added that he cannot imagine what his life would be without the example nelson mandela set. we understand that it's expected that president obama will attend the funeral in south africa. >> thank you very much. tom, i want to go back to our shot out of johannesburg and listen in to the celebration that conditions to break out. [ singing ] >> there has been tremendous reaction around the world and in the united states. former president george w. bush was president on the day in 1980 when nelson mandela walked free. he and barbara bush released a statement saying: >> i want to bring in congressman charlie ranble joining us fr
let's listen to what obama had to say. >> we will not see the likes of nelson mandela again. it falls to us as best we can for the example that we set, to make decisions guided not by hate, but love, to never discount conditions, to strive for a future that is worthy of his sacrifice. for now, let us pause and give thanks for the fact that nelson mandela lived. a man who took history in his hands and bent the arc of morelness in justice. >> president obama added that he cannot...
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his answer strengthened men and women around the world. >> president obama today quoted nelson mandela, describing himself as a sinner, he keeps on trying. is it important for us not to hide to somem to kind of secular sainthood? >> it is very dangerous to elevate any human being higher highere human brain -- than a human being. young people than are discouraged from trying. they will say this is mr. king or nelson mandela or mahatma gandhi -- what's the point of me trying to be that? i'm just a normal person. >> can i ask you about your memories of the man? >> i have always been impressed with his kindness. he did not indulge rudeness or bad manners, but he was very kind and understood that people can change. will not forget you. we will not dishonor you. we will remember and be glad that you lived among us, that you taught us, and that you loved us. >> maia angelou -- maya angelou there on the day the world paused to remember a great man. >> make sense of international news at bbc.com/news. >> funding of this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation, newman's own found
his answer strengthened men and women around the world. >> president obama today quoted nelson mandela, describing himself as a sinner, he keeps on trying. is it important for us not to hide to somem to kind of secular sainthood? >> it is very dangerous to elevate any human being higher highere human brain -- than a human being. young people than are discouraged from trying. they will say this is mr. king or nelson mandela or mahatma gandhi -- what's the point of me trying to be...
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his answer strengthened men and women around the world. >> president obama today quoted nelson mandela, describing himself as a sinner, he keeps on trying. is it important for us not to hide to somem to kind of secular sainthood? >> it is very dangerous to elevate any human being higher highere human brain -- than a human being. young people than are discouraged from trying. they will say this is mr. king or nelson mandela or mahatma gandhi -- what's the point of me trying to be that? i'm just a normal person. >> can i ask you about your memories of the man? >> i have always been impressed with his kindness. he did not indulge rudeness or bad manners, but he was very kind and understood that people can change. will not forget you. we will not dishonor you. we will remember and be glad that you lived among us, that you taught us, and that you loved us. >> maia angelou -- maya angelou there on the day the world paused to remember a great man. >> make sense of international news at bbc.com/news. >> funding of this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation, newman's own found
his answer strengthened men and women around the world. >> president obama today quoted nelson mandela, describing himself as a sinner, he keeps on trying. is it important for us not to hide to somem to kind of secular sainthood? >> it is very dangerous to elevate any human being higher highere human brain -- than a human being. young people than are discouraged from trying. they will say this is mr. king or nelson mandela or mahatma gandhi -- what's the point of me trying to be...
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obama has said that nelson mandela was one of his heroes. i think it is fair to say that president obama is a hero to many of the south africans. they see in him something like some of what nelson mandela was like. a nation as large and powerful as the united states is. they see that in president obama. >> president obama is shaking many of these world leaders and dignitaries and shaking the hand of raul castro and others. >> on sunday, when we were at the kennedy center, i saw some people were the white house. they said, we aren't sure if president obama will be speaking on sunday night but certainly by monday, yesterday, we knew he was part of the program and they had a speech ready just in case. it is interesting to point out since bill said, president obama was cheered when he arrived and president zuma, president of the country, was booed. that's a very interesting dynamic. >> this is a famous gospel song. >> let me hear you. ♪ >> it doesn't matter what happens, my life is in your hands. >> that's a very, very famous song. ♪ lord, i
obama has said that nelson mandela was one of his heroes. i think it is fair to say that president obama is a hero to many of the south africans. they see in him something like some of what nelson mandela was like. a nation as large and powerful as the united states is. they see that in president obama. >> president obama is shaking many of these world leaders and dignitaries and shaking the hand of raul castro and others. >> on sunday, when we were at the kennedy center, i saw some...
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leaders today, president obama says nelson mandela was his inspiration. >> today, he's gone home we've lost one of the most influential, and pro foundly good human beings that any of us will share time with on this earth. he no longer belongs to us. he belongs to the ages. >> president obama is expected to travel to south after rick why for the funeral. >> this is a scene just minutes ago in south africa. a crowd gathered outside of nelson mandel' home. some have put on the south african flag during this remembrance. >> the impact on his country cannot be overstated nor can the legacy he leaves behind for the world and bay area. >> dan, nelson mandela felt he had a true connection with san francisco and the bay area. and you're right.
leaders today, president obama says nelson mandela was his inspiration. >> today, he's gone home we've lost one of the most influential, and pro foundly good human beings that any of us will share time with on this earth. he no longer belongs to us. he belongs to the ages. >> president obama is expected to travel to south after rick why for the funeral. >> this is a scene just minutes ago in south africa. a crowd gathered outside of nelson mandel' home. some have put on the...
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but president obama has met nelson mandela, back in 2005 when president obama was a senator. the first lady and the first daughters met nelson mandela in 2011 when they were here for a visit. here is a little bit more of what president obama had to say today about the former south african leader. >> nelson mandela showed what is possible and the people of south africa have shown what's possible when a priority is placed on constitutions and rule of law and respect for human dignity and that all people are treated equally. >> reporter: on sunday, the first family will visit robin island. that is where nelson mandela was held for 18 of the nearly 30 years that he was imprisoned here. now, the overarching theme of this trip is strengthening ties with africa. president obama aiming to shift the relationship between the two countries from one that is based solely on aid to one that's more mutually beneficial. sew's focused on a number of topics, including security, trade. china has far outpaced the united states when it comes to investing in africa. and also investing in the youth
but president obama has met nelson mandela, back in 2005 when president obama was a senator. the first lady and the first daughters met nelson mandela in 2011 when they were here for a visit. here is a little bit more of what president obama had to say today about the former south african leader. >> nelson mandela showed what is possible and the people of south africa have shown what's possible when a priority is placed on constitutions and rule of law and respect for human dignity and...
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an marsh is outsid . >>> today president obama met with nelson mandela. mandela remains in critical condition. members of a south african choir gathered outside the victoria hospital where nelson mandela is being treated. he used their voices to send support for the ailing 94-year- old. mandela is still in critical condition but he's hopeful the former leader will leave the hospital soon. >> with all the prayers and good wishes that have been made must do something. everyone is wishing mandela well. >> president obama met with nelson's daughters and grandchildren. in a statement president obama said i expressed my hope for peace and comfort with the time he's spending with loved ones. he didn't meet with mandela. but during a meeting with south africa's current leader. president obama praised mandela's legacy. >> to a free and democratic nation has been a personal inspiration to me. it has been an inspiration to the world. >> reporter: police clashed with demonstrators outside president obama's town home. the protest didn't disrupt the event and president
an marsh is outsid . >>> today president obama met with nelson mandela. mandela remains in critical condition. members of a south african choir gathered outside the victoria hospital where nelson mandela is being treated. he used their voices to send support for the ailing 94-year- old. mandela is still in critical condition but he's hopeful the former leader will leave the hospital soon. >> with all the prayers and good wishes that have been made must do something. everyone is...
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president obama reflects on nelson mandela. julianna goldman and heidi przybla join us. will they get a budget deal by the end of next week? >> both sides are optimistic. you have to look at where they started out. they started out with a very narrow amount of options. what we are talking about is that that list has narrowed more. it is not necessarily getting easier with those smaller items. specifically the democrats are , raising concerns about what will happen to federal employees. >> if they do get a deal, it would be a pretty small deal. the politics are important as opposed to the fiscal or economic impact. >> it will be a very small deal. >> the range we were told they started out with was $50 billion-$100 billion. we are being told that that might be whittled down so much that they might not get anything more than a patch deal for about one year. that is very small. that leaves a lot to be dealt with. >> what is the white house doing? why does the white house care? >> it avoids another shutdown. while the republicans came out of the last shutdown looking pretty
president obama reflects on nelson mandela. julianna goldman and heidi przybla join us. will they get a budget deal by the end of next week? >> both sides are optimistic. you have to look at where they started out. they started out with a very narrow amount of options. what we are talking about is that that list has narrowed more. it is not necessarily getting easier with those smaller items. specifically the democrats are , raising concerns about what will happen to federal employees....
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president obama made it personal. >> 30 years ago while still a student i learned of nelson mandeland the struggles taking place in this beautiful land. and it stirred something in me. it woke me up to my responsibilities to others and to myself. and it set me on an improbable journey that finds me here today. and while i will always fall short of madiba's example, he makes me want toe a better man. he speaks to what's st inside us. >> there's no film word yet on how many people around the globe watched the ceremonies though when a free madella concert was televised 20 years ago an estimated 60million people watched. so how many eyeballs saw this next moment is for now possible to say say. this is it. president obama in cuba's president raul castro. that, folks, was a handshake. also a smile in there as well. the white house is calling it unplanned and uncomplicated. otrs reading much more into the gesture. to cubans, a sign of hope. there were smiles and approval on the streets of havana. to some cuban americans, though, it is a sign of surrender. today on capitol hill a prominent cu
president obama made it personal. >> 30 years ago while still a student i learned of nelson mandeland the struggles taking place in this beautiful land. and it stirred something in me. it woke me up to my responsibilities to others and to myself. and it set me on an improbable journey that finds me here today. and while i will always fall short of madiba's example, he makes me want toe a better man. he speaks to what's st inside us. >> there's no film word yet on how many people...
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. >> to honor the memory of nelson mandela, president obama has ordered flags to be flown at half staff at the white house and all publi buildings. >> tonight, the tributes in his honor. but let's begin with more on the growing crowds outside mandela's home in johannesburg. >>> nelson mandela's suburban mansion in johannesburg. the crowds have been building the last few hours, singing songs of the anti-apartheid struggle, singing the south african national anthem. late in the evening, the south african president went on national television and broke the news. and in doing so, broke the hearts of millions of south africans. >> our nation has lost its greatest son. our people have lost a father. >> nelson mandela went into hospital six months ago, first seriously ill, then critically ill, then he was returned to his home here in september where he was receiving the same level of care as he did in the hospital. so this day was not unpredictable, but painful nonetheless. the father of this nation, nelson mandela, dead at the age of 95. nbc news, johannesburg. >> our team coverage continues
. >> to honor the memory of nelson mandela, president obama has ordered flags to be flown at half staff at the white house and all publi buildings. >> tonight, the tributes in his honor. but let's begin with more on the growing crowds outside mandela's home in johannesburg. >>> nelson mandela's suburban mansion in johannesburg. the crowds have been building the last few hours, singing songs of the anti-apartheid struggle, singing the south african national anthem. late in...
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to the country's more leader. >> obama should not visit nelson mandela. obama is the first black president in america and mandela was the first black president in south africa. he should come and visit because he will lift his spirit. >> but obama won't be seeing mandela himself. he is scheduled to meet his family. >> for more on that, we crossed to our correspondent in johannesburg. obama is in a delicate position on this trip. is he able to talk business as usual? >> there are nothing but bad laying ahead of him if there is a delicate picture around nelson mandela. take intos to domestiction things in constituency. he is basically expressed nothing but gratitude. >> what are some of the key issues that were discussed with jacob zuma? the economies of both countries are high on the agenda. understand that a great deal of time was spent on that, access to american products for south african products in america. the international criminal court. postmortem on the intervention in libya. it doesn't look like anything particularly momentous was discussed or d
to the country's more leader. >> obama should not visit nelson mandela. obama is the first black president in america and mandela was the first black president in south africa. he should come and visit because he will lift his spirit. >> but obama won't be seeing mandela himself. he is scheduled to meet his family. >> for more on that, we crossed to our correspondent in johannesburg. obama is in a delicate position on this trip. is he able to talk business as usual? >>...
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barack obama has praised nelson mandela as his hero and an inspiration to the world. u.s. president held a private meeting with mandela's family, offering words of comfort. his host, jacob zuma, said both men were bound by history of the first black president of their countries. mike hanna is in johannesburg. not everyone was pleased to see him, barack obama. >> he had a mixed reception. he was greeted by a small number of protesters. opposed to the u.s. policies rather than the president himself necessarily. some i spoke to expressed disappointment at the limited nature of his visit. the u.s. president went straight to a university campus, straight into the building, where he held a meeting with a selected group of young african leaders. he did receive a rapturous welcome within that town board meeting. the young leaders drawn from throughout south africa, part of , hispresident obama said agenda to encourage leaders. talks betweeneral zuma.ent obama and jacob >> bright smiles as the two presidents meet. another president lies gravely ill in a hospital down the road. ♪
barack obama has praised nelson mandela as his hero and an inspiration to the world. u.s. president held a private meeting with mandela's family, offering words of comfort. his host, jacob zuma, said both men were bound by history of the first black president of their countries. mike hanna is in johannesburg. not everyone was pleased to see him, barack obama. >> he had a mixed reception. he was greeted by a small number of protesters. opposed to the u.s. policies rather than the president...
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en medio de una gran ovacion el presidente obama se dirigio al publico entrevista obama nelson mandela siempre nos recuerda que las cosas parecen imposibles, hasta que se hacen... sudafrica nos demuestra que podemos cambiar, concluyo libertad y democracia fue el legado que dejo mandela y que hoy perdura a pesar de su partida... su muerte incluso ya logra " milagros" porque asi catalogo el mundo el acercamiento del presidente obama quien fue y estrecho la mano del presidente cubano raul castro durante el acto funebre.... gesto sencillo, pero sin precedentes que causa reacciones hasta en los habitantes de la isla... entrevista isleno cubano obama inclusive amonesto a los cerca de 91 lideres mundiales que alli estuvieron, ... acusandolos de decir que adoptan el legado mandela, pero no lo practican en sus propios paises... . angel live vo-blanca ---en la bahia tambien angel live vo-blanca ---en la bahia tambien continuaran los homenajes pstumos a nelson mandela. ---la ciudad de oakland, organizara una vigilia publica para recordar a lider sudafricano, que con acciones pacifistas logr derro
en medio de una gran ovacion el presidente obama se dirigio al publico entrevista obama nelson mandela siempre nos recuerda que las cosas parecen imposibles, hasta que se hacen... sudafrica nos demuestra que podemos cambiar, concluyo libertad y democracia fue el legado que dejo mandela y que hoy perdura a pesar de su partida... su muerte incluso ya logra " milagros" porque asi catalogo el mundo el acercamiento del presidente obama quien fue y estrecho la mano del presidente cubano...
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ma now president obama of course met with nelson mandela. in 2006, as a senator. barack obama went to south africa, he visited rock bib island, and then just last summer, he was in south africa unable to meet face to face with nelson mandela, because of the leaders ailing health. he did meet with his family, he came away very move bid the experience. another thing that president obama comes back to over and over again, if you look at the literature, what he has written and said about his relationship and now he looks up to him, the way he behaves when he was removed to prison, instead of retribution and revenge against those that held him captive, he embraced them. you know i am really struck by number of things -- especially african-americans and nelson mandela. and you can sort of feel it in the words of the president of the united states. s there a sense about the relationship that president obama has said with this man? >> well, i think in the brief time -- and they have only met once. but obviously the resonance between these two men, t
ma now president obama of course met with nelson mandela. in 2006, as a senator. barack obama went to south africa, he visited rock bib island, and then just last summer, he was in south africa unable to meet face to face with nelson mandela, because of the leaders ailing health. he did meet with his family, he came away very move bid the experience. another thing that president obama comes back to over and over again, if you look at the literature, what he has written and said about his...
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bush arrive to attend the memorial for nelson mandela with a moving tribute president obama paid to the leader. >> the federal hearing into asiana flight 214 crash at sfo scheduled to get underway right now is postponed. we will tell you why. >> good morning at 6:00. we start the morning with bart news. >> service between san francisco and dublin is moving normally now at this hour after passengers faced early morning delays. amy hollyfield has more on what is happening from the east bay. amy? >> kristen, more bart problems. what happened was there was a power outage at the daly city station and no train could get from the city to dublin and this station here in san leandro became a key player in this problem. they were bringing passengers here and they were taking them to dublin. so, it cause some delays and it was a round about way to get from one point to another and now the power is back on and life is returning to normal on bart but it will take time to get back to normal so expect residual delays. you have a bigger problem if you are just about to leave the house. >> there are res
bush arrive to attend the memorial for nelson mandela with a moving tribute president obama paid to the leader. >> the federal hearing into asiana flight 214 crash at sfo scheduled to get underway right now is postponed. we will tell you why. >> good morning at 6:00. we start the morning with bart news. >> service between san francisco and dublin is moving normally now at this hour after passengers faced early morning delays. amy hollyfield has more on what is happening from...
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a rock obama visits the prison nelson mandela called for 18 years. croatia is just hours away from joining the eu. will membership help its economic fortunes? u.s. stays tightlipped on claims that it european union offices. -- that it did european union offices. it is exactly one year since muhamed morsi became the egyptian president and hundreds of thousands of egyptians are marking the day by demanding he resigned. his supporters are also out in their thousands, saying he was legitimately elect ben should stay. of greatest concentration protest is taking place in cairo. those opposed have been filling career square throughout the day. -- talk rear square throughout the day. protesters have also converged on thepalace area -- palace. thousands of protesters have gathered, frustrated by the economic crisis crippling the country and concentrating power in the hands of a president. thousands of protesters have tahrir square calling on the protester -- calling on the president to resign. 174 people were injured across the country and the headquarters at
a rock obama visits the prison nelson mandela called for 18 years. croatia is just hours away from joining the eu. will membership help its economic fortunes? u.s. stays tightlipped on claims that it european union offices. -- that it did european union offices. it is exactly one year since muhamed morsi became the egyptian president and hundreds of thousands of egyptians are marking the day by demanding he resigned. his supporters are also out in their thousands, saying he was legitimately...
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nelson mandela met president obama only once, as seen in this photograph at the start of his career as a u.s. senator. he was forever inspired. >> we will not likely see the likes of nelson mandela again. for now, let us pause and give thanks for the fact that nelson mandela lived, a man who no longer belongs to us. he belongs to the ages. >> reporter: belongs to the ages indeed. mandela once said, it always seems impossible until it is done. and even though we long expected this, it's still so difficult for many to take in right now. >> it is. we learned president obama and the first lady will travel to south africa in the coming weeks. abc's alex marquardt is on the ground in south africa for us tonight. alex, describe the scene there. >> reporter: good evening. when you look at the crowd of mourners, you understand why this country is called the rainbow nation. all across the board of south african society there is a profound loss. you can hear behind me, there is also celebration, a phenomenon that has broken out across the entire country. they say that they are embodying the spiri
nelson mandela met president obama only once, as seen in this photograph at the start of his career as a u.s. senator. he was forever inspired. >> we will not likely see the likes of nelson mandela again. for now, let us pause and give thanks for the fact that nelson mandela lived, a man who no longer belongs to us. he belongs to the ages. >> reporter: belongs to the ages indeed. mandela once said, it always seems impossible until it is done. and even though we long expected this,...
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eulogy for obama. >> reporter: nelson mandela's ex-wife held hands with his wife wife. a white south african soldier consoled a black mourner. the line to see nelson mandela goes back three city blocks and then turns left so no surprise that government authorities are asking the public to be patient today saying it could be a number of hours to get to the viewing area. mourners were also told not to take photographs of the open casket out of respect for nelson mandela. >> i waited almost four hours. >> reporter: this man said it made him sad to finally see mandela's body. >> i accept that the old man has gone. the old man has brought us freedom, democracy, everybody people wanted. >> reporter: there was controversy today over a sign language interpreter at mandela's memorial. the man pro provided translation during president obama's jewely was -- eulogy was not a registered interpreter but a complete phony. police are also looking for the burglars who broke into archbishop tutu's home while he was at mandela's memorial. mandela will be laid to rest in his hometown on su
eulogy for obama. >> reporter: nelson mandela's ex-wife held hands with his wife wife. a white south african soldier consoled a black mourner. the line to see nelson mandela goes back three city blocks and then turns left so no surprise that government authorities are asking the public to be patient today saying it could be a number of hours to get to the viewing area. mourners were also told not to take photographs of the open casket out of respect for nelson mandela. >> i waited...
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. >> again, we are waiting to hear from president obama on the passing of nelson mandela. our coverage continues throughout the evening and again on www.nbcwashington.com. >>> new at 5:00, tonight, we are hearing from one of the world's richest women who caused a deadly crash in northern virginia. >> 74-year-old jacqueline mars, co-owner of mars candy company pleaded guilty to reckless driving. julie carey reports it was the victim's relatives who spared mars from going to prison. >> reporter: these photos show the horrifying aftermath of what prosecutors say was a tragic accident on the afternoon of october 4th. a porsche suv crossed the center line of route 50 and struck a van carrying a family from texas who had come for a wedding. a van passenger, 86-year-old was killed instantly and the van's driver who was eight months pregnant lost her baby. today, inside a courtroom, that family asked for mercy for jacqueline mars. >> what we saw here today was the great moment in human forgiveness and compassion. >>reporter: news 4 reported mars told a rescuer she had fallen aslee
. >> again, we are waiting to hear from president obama on the passing of nelson mandela. our coverage continues throughout the evening and again on www.nbcwashington.com. >>> new at 5:00, tonight, we are hearing from one of the world's richest women who caused a deadly crash in northern virginia. >> 74-year-old jacqueline mars, co-owner of mars candy company pleaded guilty to reckless driving. julie carey reports it was the victim's relatives who spared mars from going to...
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president barack obama is directly tied to president nelson mandela. >> you said they only met once, when? >> it was in 2005. barack obama was a freshman senator. he was driving and he got a call that said, nelson mandela is at the hotel. do you want to meet him? they got to the four seasons and the guy thought, maybe i should grab the camera. they are going up the elevator to the suite and he notices that the battery light is blinking. so, they walk in and mandela is reclining underneath the window when we return, we will talk about the november jobs report. >> welcome back. we will get to margaret colson and ramesh ponnuru in a moment but first rich miller is here to break down the november jobs report. 200,3000 jobs, unemployment is down. even rich miller has got to be pulling out his wallet for holiday spending. full of good cheer, right? >> for once, i don't have to do that. we got an early christmas present from the bureau of labor statistics. jobs picked up, retail picked up. two thirds said they expanded payrolls. unemployment fell mostly because people are working, not dropp
president barack obama is directly tied to president nelson mandela. >> you said they only met once, when? >> it was in 2005. barack obama was a freshman senator. he was driving and he got a call that said, nelson mandela is at the hotel. do you want to meet him? they got to the four seasons and the guy thought, maybe i should grab the camera. they are going up the elevator to the suite and he notices that the battery light is blinking. so, they walk in and mandela is reclining...
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barack obama met nelson mandela in 2005, when barack obama was a senator. after one term as president nelson mandela stepped down. he did not slow his pace. his charitable foundation raised money for a number of causes. >> when south africa hosted the world cup tournament in 2010, he made his last public appearance. the crowd honoured him to thunderous ovation. >> his third wife, graca machel, former first lady of mozambique, was at his side during prostate cancer and lingering lung infections. >> never and never again shall it be that this beautiful land will again experience the oppression of one by another. and suffer the indignity of being the skunk of the world. the sun never set on so glorious a human achievement. let freedom rain. god bless africa. >> nelson mandela, an enduring father of the new south africa dead at 95. >> nelson mandela's life work extended behind the native south africa. we sat with civil rights leader the reverend jessie jackson, and he drew parallels with his movement and the struggle in the u.s. >> there was a sameness about th
barack obama met nelson mandela in 2005, when barack obama was a senator. after one term as president nelson mandela stepped down. he did not slow his pace. his charitable foundation raised money for a number of causes. >> when south africa hosted the world cup tournament in 2010, he made his last public appearance. the crowd honoured him to thunderous ovation. >> his third wife, graca machel, former first lady of mozambique, was at his side during prostate cancer and lingering lung...
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. >> president obama spoke at nelson mandela's memorial and he ended up shaking raul castro's hand. a lot of folks including mostly coming from conservatives were critical of that hand shake. as we put it in our first recall, it was almost like how would you handle going to a funeral or loved one's funeral and all of a sudden you run into someone who you disagreed with in the past. do you snub them or shake their hands? president obama took the route most people would do. this is not about them or conflict, but about nelson mandela. >> you can see it would have been -- >> very awkward and probably produced more troubling things. >> i agree on that. lots coming up this weekend. you have a lot going on to cover. >> we are going to have more polls and breaking down everything going on. politics never stops. >> all right. thank you so much. more from mark and the rest of the news political team, check out first read on nbc news.com. >> if you were left off the first family's holiday card list, you can buy one on line. ebay has the card up for auction starting at $175 for that one card.
. >> president obama spoke at nelson mandela's memorial and he ended up shaking raul castro's hand. a lot of folks including mostly coming from conservatives were critical of that hand shake. as we put it in our first recall, it was almost like how would you handle going to a funeral or loved one's funeral and all of a sudden you run into someone who you disagreed with in the past. do you snub them or shake their hands? president obama took the route most people would do. this is not...
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president barack obama is directly tied to president nelson mandela. >> you said they only met once, when? >> it was in 2005. rock obama was a freshman senator. he was driving -- was a freshman senator. he was driving and he got a call that said, nelson mandela is that the hotel. do you want to meet him? they got to the four seasons and the guy thought, maybe i should grab the camera. they are going up the elevator to the sweet and he notices that the battery light is blinking. so, they walk in and mandela is reclining underneath the window with his legs propped up and obama went up to shake his hand and david got a couple of pictures and then the camera died. up inicture is hanging the residence at the white house, in his office. it is framed in the over office and it was framed in mandela's study. >> i think the president is right, we will probably never see his like again. for 27 years and come out without bitterness as extraordinary. when we return, we will talk about the november jobs report. >> welcome back. we will get to margaret colson and ramesh ponnuru in a moment but firs
president barack obama is directly tied to president nelson mandela. >> you said they only met once, when? >> it was in 2005. rock obama was a freshman senator. he was driving -- was a freshman senator. he was driving and he got a call that said, nelson mandela is that the hotel. do you want to meet him? they got to the four seasons and the guy thought, maybe i should grab the camera. they are going up the elevator to the sweet and he notices that the battery light is blinking. so,...
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we're now told president obama's motorcade is on its way from his hotel to the arena. charlayne hunter dahl, once americans got to meet and know nelson mandela i know this is true in your case, the common denominator, often, was the struggler in the united states versus what wasin going on here which was, of course, bylaw as harsh as it gets, as suppressive as it gets, but nelson mandela at some pointas learned your ow personal history, which i hope you don't mind me saying involves you being y one of the first two african-american students att the university of georgia, 1961. it was a big deal and a big story at the time. >> well, you know, these relationships areim intertwined the civil rights movement and the, movement to free south africa. you know, they're parallel histories. many objective, freedom and equality. many don't know this because they associatete martin luther king primarily wir the civil rights movement, but when mandela was in prison, he went in '61-62, martin luther king spoke and described south african s racism as the worst i the world and he says
we're now told president obama's motorcade is on its way from his hotel to the arena. charlayne hunter dahl, once americans got to meet and know nelson mandela i know this is true in your case, the common denominator, often, was the struggler in the united states versus what wasin going on here which was, of course, bylaw as harsh as it gets, as suppressive as it gets, but nelson mandela at some pointas learned your ow personal history, which i hope you don't mind me saying involves you being y...
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his life shows what is possible when one acts on convictions president obama said nelson mandela now belongs to the ages. he was 95 years old and had been in failing health sometime. >> coming up next cal athletics signs up a ben and why can you move the tv out here? the wireless receiver. i got that when i switched to u-verse. but why? because it's so much better than cable. it's got more hd channels, more dvr space. yeah, but i mean, how did you know? i researched. no, i-i told you. no. yeah! no. the importan and i got you this visor. you made a visor! yes! that i'll never wear. ohh. [ male announcer ] get u-verse tv for just $19 a month for two years with qualifying bundles. rethink possible. >> updating breaking story out of contra costa county. officials warning about a possible color yeens incident >> nick smith is live where the county has given the all clear. >> reporter: you know we have new information this, is what you need to know. i just got off the phone with randall sawer. he says all clear has been given. the tank has been empty, and you can, they're continuing to mon
his life shows what is possible when one acts on convictions president obama said nelson mandela now belongs to the ages. he was 95 years old and had been in failing health sometime. >> coming up next cal athletics signs up a ben and why can you move the tv out here? the wireless receiver. i got that when i switched to u-verse. but why? because it's so much better than cable. it's got more hd channels, more dvr space. yeah, but i mean, how did you know? i researched. no, i-i told you. no....
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also word obama will meet with nelson mandela's family. >>> california couples are now getting married weeks before expected. >>> also, a life-threatening heat wave is scorching the west. temperatures nearing the 130 mark in some places. a lot on the record for the airline industry. this time it's airline reservation fees. good morning, everyone. hope you're having a
also word obama will meet with nelson mandela's family. >>> california couples are now getting married weeks before expected. >>> also, a life-threatening heat wave is scorching the west. temperatures nearing the 130 mark in some places. a lot on the record for the airline industry. this time it's airline reservation fees. good morning, everyone. hope you're having a
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and barak obama spending time in the first trip to africa meeting members of nelson mandela's family who is in the hospital in critical condition. they are talking about the impact of madella on the world. waiving first amendment rights and many republicans want her to testify again. former alaska governor sarah palin has tough words with the irs and republicans who are keying in on immigration. join us on the latest and top stories coming up in 20 minutes or so. stay with us. i beg you, and my children, and my team, and my fans and partners, i beg for your forgiveness. >> businesses is not forgiving paula deen, but the fans are and a slew of big- name companies sever ties and sales of cook bock propelled to number one and customers crowd nothing the restaurant in atlanta. >> keisha, publicity. there is no bad publicity. is this a case of that. >> i agree. i do think that. and although we all know that paula messed up. but her book sales soarred and people are buying books and her fans are going to be a fan and i am a true believer depending on how impor you are to the public and pop
and barak obama spending time in the first trip to africa meeting members of nelson mandela's family who is in the hospital in critical condition. they are talking about the impact of madella on the world. waiving first amendment rights and many republicans want her to testify again. former alaska governor sarah palin has tough words with the irs and republicans who are keying in on immigration. join us on the latest and top stories coming up in 20 minutes or so. stay with us. i beg you, and my...
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president obama had hoped to meet nelson mandela who is one of his personal heroes. he will not be meeting with him. >> so many people watching with so much anxiety. ron claiborne, thank you for your reporting. normally ron is with us delivering the overnight headlines. but with ron on assignment, a new member of the abc news team, rebecca jarvis, our economic correspondent, giving us the headlines this morning. good morning to you. >> harris, faris, jarvis. thanks, guys. we want to get you caught up on what's happening new overnight. an american among them killed in violent protests in egypt. this was the scene in the city of alexandria. abc news has learned 21-year-old andrew procter of chevy chase, maryland, was killed in the violence there. and susan is monitoring developments. >> reporter: tragic news overnight for a maryland family grieving over the loss of a son. andrew pacter was a 20-year-old college student working a summer intern ship with a nonprofit group that does work in north africa. he was teaching english and working on his own arabic language skill
president obama had hoped to meet nelson mandela who is one of his personal heroes. he will not be meeting with him. >> so many people watching with so much anxiety. ron claiborne, thank you for your reporting. normally ron is with us delivering the overnight headlines. but with ron on assignment, a new member of the abc news team, rebecca jarvis, our economic correspondent, giving us the headlines this morning. good morning to you. >> harris, faris, jarvis. thanks, guys. we want to...
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mandela. >> that was a video birthday message that president obama prepared for nelson mandela back in 2008. we've got much more ahead. please stay with us. >>> he is now at peace. our nation has lost its greatest son. our people have lost a father. although we knew that this day would come, nothing can diminish our sense of a profound and enduring loss. >> african president jacob zuma earlier tonight, announcing the death of nelson mandela in south africa. mr. man del della was hospitalized this past june. in late june, his condition went from serious to critical and at one point mr. mandela was placed on life-support. his family gathered, seemingly getting ready to say good-bye. for several days in late june, the whole world braced for the world of mr. mandela's passing. world leaders from president obama to the u.n. secretary general, ban ki-moon, offered prayers and remembrances. but mr. mandela held on this summer. by the time of his 95th birthday on july 18th, with crowds gathered outside his hotel room to sing to him, to celebrate his life, mr. mandela was described by then a
mandela. >> that was a video birthday message that president obama prepared for nelson mandela back in 2008. we've got much more ahead. please stay with us. >>> he is now at peace. our nation has lost its greatest son. our people have lost a father. although we knew that this day would come, nothing can diminish our sense of a profound and enduring loss. >> african president jacob zuma earlier tonight, announcing the death of nelson mandela in south africa. mr. man del...
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president obama plans to attend. >> president obama said he was inspired by nelson mandela. what impact did he have on the president's life? >> reporter: huge impact. he met nelson mandela only once in 2005, when the president was a u.s. senator. but he studied nelson mandela's writings and works. he said the first political action was to attend an anti-apartheid rally. the president toured mandela's cell on robin island after he took office. and mrs. obama, michelle obama, along with her daughters, sasha and malia, they visited mandela, reading a book with him. and also talking with him. obviously, mandela, south africa's first black president, a huge inspiration to the u.s.'s first black president and his family. >> tahman bradley, live in washington for us this morning. >>> you heard tahman reference that memorial service that will be held in a football stadium. it's part of a logistical nightmare south african officials are facing. >> it's likely that most of the living u.s. presidents will travel to south africa. dozens of other dignitaries will attend. the event is bei
president obama plans to attend. >> president obama said he was inspired by nelson mandela. what impact did he have on the president's life? >> reporter: huge impact. he met nelson mandela only once in 2005, when the president was a u.s. senator. but he studied nelson mandela's writings and works. he said the first political action was to attend an anti-apartheid rally. the president toured mandela's cell on robin island after he took office. and mrs. obama, michelle obama, along...
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president obama met nelson mandela in 2005 and will travel to south africa to attend memorial services. he'll be joined by former presidents bill clinton and george bush. >> 2013 is poised to be the best year for hire since 2005, before the recession. year low and is at 7%.l to a of the u.s. economy gained more jobs than it expected, adding 203,000 positions just last month. the gains were low spread in low and high-earning positions. mike viqueira has more from the white house. >> new unemployment figures are good news for the white house, they've been waiting for this for some time, and whether it matters economically or to many people, millions out of work and those what have given up looking for work. it's good news for the barack obama administration. with unemployment insurance to expire for 1.3 million if condepress doesn't act by the end. month, the white house is stuck in an ironic situation. they are arguing for an end to the cut if growth improves, gdp, in the last court, and down to 7% on friday, the lowest in five years. the administration says unemployment insurance has t
president obama met nelson mandela in 2005 and will travel to south africa to attend memorial services. he'll be joined by former presidents bill clinton and george bush. >> 2013 is poised to be the best year for hire since 2005, before the recession. year low and is at 7%.l to a of the u.s. economy gained more jobs than it expected, adding 203,000 positions just last month. the gains were low spread in low and high-earning positions. mike viqueira has more from the white house. >>...
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president barack obama arriving in cape town about to visit nelson mandela's prison. we have that coming up. more sparring accusations against the united states. this time the target is reportedly an outlet of the european union. bracing for more protests in brazil. the federation cup is just hours away. too many jellyfish. perhaps it is time to eat them. egypt whereng in demonstrations are taking place to mark the president's first anniversary since he took office. there are crowds voicing anger and support for mohamed morsi. demonstrators in tahrir square are calling for the president to resign. some of those we see say they will be marching to the presidential palace later on sunday where security is already tight. the district of the capital, his supporters are staging a sit-in. they say it is in defense of the president. our correspondents are following developments across the egyptian capital. across swelling with in the last hour. their intention is what? lebron says they want to the removal of president mohamed morsi. rebellion started this. they want the pres
president barack obama arriving in cape town about to visit nelson mandela's prison. we have that coming up. more sparring accusations against the united states. this time the target is reportedly an outlet of the european union. bracing for more protests in brazil. the federation cup is just hours away. too many jellyfish. perhaps it is time to eat them. egypt whereng in demonstrations are taking place to mark the president's first anniversary since he took office. there are crowds voicing...
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ted global vision and very principled stands on those issues. >> and president obama only met nelson mandela once, i believe. there did seem to be a real connection between the first black president of the united states and the first black president of south africa. how do you think mandela impacted president obama's life? >> he said it in his tribute today. that this was the first political activism that president obama as a young man got involved with. the protest against apartheid in south africa. and yes, in 2005 at the four seasons hotel in washington, d.c., then senator obama, did get to meet mandela. he was very lucky. he was a freshman senator. he never met him as president although michelle and the girls did. this must have had the tremendous impact, the first black president of the united states, the first black president of south africa. it is really very, very important. and talking about him reaching across to allies. the black people were behind him and they rallied with great pain and sacrifice but so did so many whites in south africa. i remember being on campus durin
ted global vision and very principled stands on those issues. >> and president obama only met nelson mandela once, i believe. there did seem to be a real connection between the first black president of the united states and the first black president of south africa. how do you think mandela impacted president obama's life? >> he said it in his tribute today. that this was the first political activism that president obama as a young man got involved with. the protest against...
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president barack obama is directly tied to president nelson mandela. >> you said they only met once, when? >> it was in 2005. barack obama was a freshman senator. he was driving and he got a call that said, nelson mandela is at the hotel. do you want to meet him? they got to the four seasons and the guy thought, maybe i should grab the camera. they are going up the elevator to the suite and he notices that the battery light is blinking. so, they walk in and mandela is reclining underneath the window with his legs propped up and obama went up to shake his hand and david got a couple of pictures and then the camera died. that picture is hanging up in the residence at the white house, in his office. it is framed in the oval office and it was framed in mandela's study. >> i think the president is right, we will probably never see his like again. to be in jail for 27 years and come out without bitterness is extraordinary. when we return, we will talk about the november jobs report. ♪ >> welcome back. we will get to margaret colson and ramesh ponnuru in a moment but first rich miller is
president barack obama is directly tied to president nelson mandela. >> you said they only met once, when? >> it was in 2005. barack obama was a freshman senator. he was driving and he got a call that said, nelson mandela is at the hotel. do you want to meet him? they got to the four seasons and the guy thought, maybe i should grab the camera. they are going up the elevator to the suite and he notices that the battery light is blinking. so, they walk in and mandela is reclining...
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president obama meeting to talk nsa surveillance of healthcare.gov. in a year packed with big news events and product releases, nelson mandela was the top trending search term on google. we break down the other searches topping the list in 2013. first to the lead -- facebook is getting into video ads as the company looks for new ways to make money. they are launching a limited test program for the videos. selected users will see videos in the new film "the virgin" their newsfeed. the video will be played without sound, just like they do with videos. cory johnson is in new york with a closer look at the trial. what you think about the mechanics of this and how it will work? is it going to work? >> advertising is a religious thing. it is an article of faith. you believe it works or it doesn't. stocku mentioned the price today. the stock price since the ipo has going on -- has been going on along steep rundown and a long increase since then. this ad process -- let's talk more about how this is going to work. these ads have been selling for a higher price
president obama meeting to talk nsa surveillance of healthcare.gov. in a year packed with big news events and product releases, nelson mandela was the top trending search term on google. we break down the other searches topping the list in 2013. first to the lead -- facebook is getting into video ads as the company looks for new ways to make money. they are launching a limited test program for the videos. selected users will see videos in the new film "the virgin" their newsfeed. the...
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president obama said nelson mandela was an inspiration guided by love and not hate. >> for now let us pause and give thanks to the fact that nelson mandela lived. a man who took history in his hands. and bent the arc of the moral universe towards justice. >> nelson mandela visited oakland in 1990s months after he was released in prison. he spent 27 years in a jail cell. ktvu's rob roth is live in oakland with a look at his lasting impression. rob? >> reporter: a sculpture of nelson mandela sits here in oakland. people we spoke with say he leave as legacy of peace and integrity. [ singing ] >> reporter: when nelson mandela appeared a thet oakland coliseum in 1990 -- at the oakland coliseum in 1990. he knew nelson mandela and pictured with him moments before nelson mandela went on stage before that appearance. >> very warm and engaging. there was nothing arrogant about him. but when he spoke his mind you knew where he stood. >> reporter: he visited nelson mandela home a few years later. nelson mandela spent 27 years in prison. he later became president of south africa and a symbol of re
president obama said nelson mandela was an inspiration guided by love and not hate. >> for now let us pause and give thanks to the fact that nelson mandela lived. a man who took history in his hands. and bent the arc of the moral universe towards justice. >> nelson mandela visited oakland in 1990s months after he was released in prison. he spent 27 years in a jail cell. ktvu's rob roth is live in oakland with a look at his lasting impression. rob? >> reporter: a sculpture of...
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south africa's memorials for nelson mandela. the remembrances far and wide as president obama and other world leaders head to johannesburg. >>> stunning announcement from singer susan boyle who captivated the world with her humble roots and winning voice. ♪ i dreamed a dream in time gone by ♪ [ cheers and applause ] >> private diagnosis and why she's decided to make it public. it is monday, december 9th. >> announcer: from abc news, this is "world news now" with john muller and diana perez. >>> good monday morning, everybody. how was your commute in? >> it actually wasn't so terrible. i know i'm one of the lucky ones. what was the west churning has hit us now. >> philadelphia really got bombed where i am on the jersey shore not too far away, maybe 90 minutes away, got six inches. it is wintertime. >> you are closer to the water than i am. i probably got three inches. still bad. >> let's talk about the wicked stuff out there. we begin with then storm that moved to the east coast, heavy snow and ice that triggered deadly pileu
south africa's memorials for nelson mandela. the remembrances far and wide as president obama and other world leaders head to johannesburg. >>> stunning announcement from singer susan boyle who captivated the world with her humble roots and winning voice. ♪ i dreamed a dream in time gone by ♪ [ cheers and applause ] >> private diagnosis and why she's decided to make it public. it is monday, december 9th. >> announcer: from abc news, this is "world news now"...
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we have had reports that barack obama will be meeting with nelson mandela's that might be for release south africa. can you tell us more? >> all we know is that he is going to meet with family members, not with nelson mandela. media will not be allowed inside the room. we don't know where that a man anis it is emotional time for the family. he will probably get an honest update on how nelson mandela is doing. with that information, he might say whatever he says to the media because people will ask him how nelson mandela is great people wait to see how barack obama response to that question. >> thank you very much. tens of thousands of egyptians have taken part in competing pro and anti-government rallies. in alexandria, violence climb to free the three people happen "-- killed including a teacher from the united states. bythe clashes were sparked the muslim brotherhood and alexandra. the group normally enjoys strong support. >> we will not leave the square until the president leaves. a u.s. >> citizen was stabbed to death. he was taking pictures of the protests when he came under atta
we have had reports that barack obama will be meeting with nelson mandela's that might be for release south africa. can you tell us more? >> all we know is that he is going to meet with family members, not with nelson mandela. media will not be allowed inside the room. we don't know where that a man anis it is emotional time for the family. he will probably get an honest update on how nelson mandela is doing. with that information, he might say whatever he says to the media because people...
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president obama paid a very moving tribute to nelson mandela from the white house. we're going to hear what the president of the united states had to say. and i'll talk live to the daughter of dr. martin luther king jr. sharing her memories of nelson mandela. but first, the words of mandela himself on the day of his release after 27 years in prison. >> i have fought against white domination. [ cheers ] >> and i have fought against black domination. [ cheers ] >> i have cherished the idea of a democrat ic and fair society n which all persons live together in harmony. life with crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis is a daily game of "what if's". what if my abdominal pain and cramps end our night before it even starts? what if i eat the wrong thing? what if? what if i suddenly have to go? what if? but what if the most important question is the one you're not asking? what if the underlying cause of your symptoms is damaging inflammation? for help getting the answers you need, talk to your doctor and visit crohnsandcolitisadvocates.com to connect with a patient advocate
president obama paid a very moving tribute to nelson mandela from the white house. we're going to hear what the president of the united states had to say. and i'll talk live to the daughter of dr. martin luther king jr. sharing her memories of nelson mandela. but first, the words of mandela himself on the day of his release after 27 years in prison. >> i have fought against white domination. [ cheers ] >> and i have fought against black domination. [ cheers ] >> i have...
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people reflect on the life of nelson mandella. outside nelson mandella's home. thank you for staying up for the wee hours with us. lots more to come, stay with us. lots ahead. >>> when president obama visited south africa, he brought his family to see the cell where nelson mandella had been imprisoned. because he had been so ill this year, president obama did not personally visit with him. in fact, this is interesting. the only time the two men apparently ever met in person was in 2005 in washington when mr. obama was just starting his career in the united states senate. the one visit started when mr. mandella's advisors told him while he was on a trip to washington. they too old him to take a time. and so senator obama got the call unexpectedly. he day verted course in washington and drove to mr. mandella's hotel room in washington. and that is where this picture was taken, which is the only picture of the two men ever taken. that's the only time they've brn photographed together. we'll be right back, more to come. >>> 30 days ago, my wife and i stepped on the
people reflect on the life of nelson mandella. outside nelson mandella's home. thank you for staying up for the wee hours with us. lots more to come, stay with us. lots ahead. >>> when president obama visited south africa, he brought his family to see the cell where nelson mandella had been imprisoned. because he had been so ill this year, president obama did not personally visit with him. in fact, this is interesting. the only time the two men apparently ever met in person was in 2005...